What are the schools like in Tangier, VA?

Tangier is served primarily by Accomack County Public Schools. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Tangier?

The median household income in Tangier, VA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Tangier, VA?

Tangier has an average high temperature of 48.2°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.6 inches.

Tangier, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Tangier, VA?

Tangier has a violent crime rate of 315.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 863.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tangier, VA a Good Place to Live?

Tangier is a small town of 345 in Virginia, with a median household income of N/A and a 5.6% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Tangier stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Tangier is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tangier city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Tangier metro area.

Metric	Tangier, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$127,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Tangier's violent crime rate is 315.6 per 100,000 residents — 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

315.6 /100k

Property Crime

863.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Tangier is served primarily by Accomack County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tangier, VA	National Avg
School District	Accomack County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	73.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tangier sees average highs of 48.2°F in January and 87.6°F in July, with 48.8 inches of annual precipitation and 6.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tangier, VA
Average High — January	48.2°F
Average High — July	87.6°F
Annual Precipitation	48.8"
Annual Snowfall	6.6"

Demographics

Metric	Tangier, VA	National Avg
Population	345	—
Median Age	57.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	9.0%	22.2%
65 and over	29.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Smith Island, MD 11 mi Schooner Bay, VA 13 mi Southside Chesconessex, VA 13 mi Crisfield, MD 13 mi Deep Creek, VA 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Tangier

Tangier, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

23440

Tangier vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tangier, VA affordable or expensive?

Tangier has a median home value of $127,100 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Tangier, VA?

Tangier's violent crime rate is 315.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 863.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tangier?

Public schools in Tangier are operated by Accomack County Public Schools. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 4.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tangier, VA a good place to live?

Tangier, VA has a population of 345, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Tangier?

Tangier averages 48.2°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.8 inches with about 6.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tangier?

Tangier, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23440.

What is the population of Tangier?

The population of Tangier, Virginia is 345 with a median age of 57.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tangier?

Key numbers for living in Tangier: median home $127,100, median household income N/A, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tangier side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.